0/3 Tuesday at Belmont after a great weekend left a sour taste in the Conductor’s mouth. Thankfully, the pony gods let us get right back at it after only two days of rest. It’s the last weekend at Belmont and then the train heads upstate to rob Saratoga blind. Grab a shovel, it’s the coal isn’t going to pile itself. Skip.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 75k

#8 Thank You Jon (5/2) – This colt was hammered at the windows in both starts for a low % barn. The bettors know something and he showed the Conductor that he has talent last time at Belmont. He checked hard after a slow break, chased in the parking lot the entire turn, and still never quit for a good 3rd. Now 2nd off the layoff with a nice outside post and Irad aboard, he’ll graduate today. 5/2 or better is fair enough for Mr. Ductor

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) G3 Manila Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 More Than Looks (8/1) – This filly is stepping up in class, but make sure you watch her last race. She showed a thunderous late punch despite a wide trip and being bumped in the stretch. She’s a certified mower and is shipping in to Belmont for a red hot Cherie DeVaux barn. 8/1 would be a dream, anything over 5/1 is tasty. As usual the tape shows more than meets the eye.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.MC 75000

#1 Freedom for All (8/1) – This is a pretty weak field and this filly intrigues the Conductor. She has some turf breeding and has run well in Kentucky vs tougher on dirt. She runs like a turf horse and has run strong late pace figures in each start. With a nice inside draw, she should get a ground saving trip and be dangerous if she takes to the turf at all. At 8/1, the Conductor is more than willing to take a swing.